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Oscar Allen Tells West Coast He’ll Test Free Agency, Prefers Brisbane Move

West Coast can match rival bids under restricted free agency, with Brisbane’s expected long-term offer likely to trigger band-one compensation.

Oscar Allen at the Eagles game on Saturday night.

Overview

  • Allen informed the club at his Friday exit meeting that he intends to explore free agency, and West Coast issued a statement on Sunday confirming his preference for Brisbane.
  • As a restricted free agent, Allen can have any rival offer matched by the Eagles, who say they will assess options before the free agency period opens on October 3.
  • Brisbane has a reported five-to-six-year proposal on the table that is expected to meet the AFL’s band-one threshold, positioning West Coast to receive a likely No.2 draft pick after its No.1 selection.
  • The 26-year-old’s 2025 campaign ended in June after knee surgery, finishing with 12 goals from 12 games following calf and Achilles issues earlier in the season.
  • Hawthorn showed interest earlier in the year before withdrawing, with Allen having apologised after a private meeting with coach Sam Mitchell became public; Brisbane’s pursuit follows Joe Daniher’s retirement last year.